Fluid handling – With leakage or drip collecting
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Lee, Kevin (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
With leakage or drip collecting
C137S315010, C137S375000, C141S086000, C211S059200, C211S184000, C220S495010, C220S571000, C312S042000, C429S048000, C429S049000, C206S524300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07124771
ABSTRACT:
A spill containment system and method that contain leaks and spills from devices including but not limited to batteries. The system neutralizes and absorbs leaks and spills to prevent the leaks and spills from spreading. The system not only detects leaks, but also indicates whether a leak has occurred. The system can communicate with personnel or devices to raise an alarm or cause corrective measures to occur.
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Lee Kevin
Zilka Kotab, PC
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